My visit here pretty much started off online, where my bestie and I decided to sign up for a…read moredumpling class and found this place. We were put on the waitlist after doing so but then got a text several days later saying two spots opened for us, so I snagged our seats as fast as I could. Really appreciate the staff on the other line for reaching out to me and "reserving" my spots unless I let them know I'm not interested! Getting here, there is the Meyden Garage that offers 3-hour free parking for customers of Whisk and other surrounding businesses though most spaces inside there did not have the signage saying that so it was confusing parking around there. Getting inside the building, you'll see what can only be described as a haven for chefs and aspiring cooks of all levels; you have cooking tools, pots and pans, cookbooks, plates, neatly folded cloth napkins and a bunch of other things strewn around in such a colorful and organized manner. The kitchen for our cooking class was clean and spacious, with all the ingredients we need prepped and set out in front of us. We worked in pairs prepping and cooking all our dishes throughout. Chef Thanh Tang was very informative and engaging throughout the whole process, and the other staff working with him were efficient in cleaning used utensils and keeping everyone's prepped items in check. Instructions were very clear, and directions flowed very well since we made one dumpling after another! Since both of us don't really cook and we had many questions to ask, it took us a bit to catch up with the rest of the class, but all the folding techniques became much easier to do thanks to our teacher. For this particular class, we pan-fried the shrimp and chive dumplings, while the wontons and steamed vegetable dumplings we prepped were steamed while we all took a break. As for the spicy green beans, I actually had the chance to stir-fry a non-spicy version of them in front of the class! All the food we made here was really good, and we came close to having to box some of it home too! Everything here was worth the $150 per person from the experience to the food, and I'd take another class here in the future! For reference, the class I took is called "More Dumplings, Dumpling?" and ran on a Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm though that's just a timeframe since I did stay slightly longer just to finish my food!

The store has some cool kitchen gear but this review is mostly in response to the cooking classes!…read more Did their Italian-American Dinner Pasta Bolognese class with a Caesar salad and panna cotta with chef James! It was a fun experience. You show up and get greeted by their staff. You'll find your station and go to work! Some of the ingredients are pre-prepped which is nice otherwise you'd be there all night haha. The class was roughly 2 hours long and then we enjoyed dinner all together so roughly a 2.5 hour experience when it was all said and done. The fans kick in so it can be a tad bit loud when everyone is cooking but the instructor was great and made his way around the room to make sure everyone was doing what they were supposed to do. They had 2 additional staff members helping out to make sure any ingredients you needed were available. Plus - you get a glass of wine :) Fun date night!

Victoria is a master cook and teaches in a very hands on method. Her commercial stove serves as a…read morecenter point next to her large butcher block island. Each student gets her recipes, a pencil for notes and an apron. She explains and then guides you through the preparations. Participation is expected but not required. When ready we move on to the huge stove where we cook the main dish. She usually adds an accompanying side dish with possibly a sauce. The finale is we all sit at her extra large table and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Each student can get direct supervision if the need arises, or asked for.

Victoria is a great teacher of all types of cooking. I have taken the Ramen Noodle class and Dry…read moreRub for meats. Both were loads of fun and left the attendees with a new set of knowledge and skills. I will be signing up for more!

Too expensive on most things. But very accommodating in others…read more In Rome "Barbara's House" was an excellent experience booked through Table Less Traveled. It's a must do, Dinner and drinks included.

Much as I'd like to post a positive review, my experience with the Gyoza class was disappointing…read more Although I've been cooking for decades and have attended many cooking schools, the time spent on this class was not worthwhile. I had considerable difficulty understanding the teacher. More surprising, however, was my discovery of a YouTube video that clearly explained all the elements that apparently were covered in the class. That video took only 15 minutes. I will try another and have my fingers crossed.

I came for the matcha and will return for the people - the entire experience was pure magic. Every…read moredetail, from design to flavor, feels crafted & premium. Excited to see Vale expand and to join their future events! Mmm that banana strawberry!!

We had so much fun with Rhonda! She came to my house and taught nine of my friends & family to make…read moreseveral dishes from Africa: a special fruit drink to start, chicken appetizers, main dish meatballs, and a unique dessert. She had us smell various spices we had never heard of, then taste them with oil and bread. She passed around recipes and information sheets about the spices. There was no pressure in this "class"... some people got involved with her instructions for chopping & mixing, while others chose to just socialize and watch. Her pricing was perfectly reasonable, including all the food and a customized in-home event. She brought all ingredients & equipment AND cleaned up. The food was so good that now I'm going to look into her daily meal menu. What a find!

Awesome instructors! We've been to several of their classes. Been happy every time. This is a good…read moredate night activity, or if you just want bonding experience with a loved one

Review is for retail space- not cooking classes. We first dropped in as we saw the Jellycats in the…read morewindow, but have since tried the cookies. My kid loves the chocolate chip and the s'mores cookies. Theres a little hightop area off to side to eat too. He says the cookies at froglegs are better than midnight and pinkbella. I got the frozen ones to bring home and bake and I thought they were OK ish. Retail space is super cute. Lots of meri meri plates and napkins and hostess type gifts. Plus, lots of cooking gadgets and cookbooks and seasonal decor tables cape items. Jellycats were recent and plenty in stock. --Taking off a star cause I felt like the pricing was annoying- i wanted to gift a couple things but all were marked with sharpie directly on product. No sticky tag that could be removed. Also, Jellycats seemed like higher markup too than I've seen.

I love the cookies from here and how they partner with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste! Very…read moreworth the money!

They knew I was in a hurry to grab a gift on my way to race to dinner to celebrate my clients…read moregetting keys to their new home. I called in advance (since parking is tough) the staff was wonderful helping me race through the store get stuff gift wrapped with receipts and get everything to the car. Oh and another time years ago one of my fancy chef knives chipped and they helped me. I'm loyal to this store location because of the staff. Thank you for always treating me great. I am loyal to this store location because of the customer service.

Delicious, thoughtful, pure, and incomparable. Fire and Earth Kitchen has changed my family's lives…read morefor the better! We absolutely love Renee. You can tell she is thoughtful, kind, and efficient. Her communication and respectful ways make all the difference when someone cooks meals for you in your home. She is very responsive to our messages and always sends a menu for our review and input before the week's visit. I can tell she puts a lot of thought into what she prepares and thinks about our needs when suggesting each menu item. I don't usually enjoy people in my home while I'm working, but Renee is a delight and unobtrusive. Of course, she'll talk with you if you want, but there is no forced anything or awkwardness with her. She has a great vibe and will get right to work. She knows her craft so well that before you know it your home smells wonderful and your kitchen is as clean as it was before she got there (I honestly don't know how she does it). Renee has been cooking six servings of three meals for us flawlessly since we first met her. She even catered a large garden party we had last year where you could tell quantity did not jeopardize the quality of her food. Every bite was packed with delicious whole ingredients and no corner was cut. Renee can meet all of our dietary restrictions (gluten, dairy, nightshade, seed oil, and some nut intolerances) and offer meals that are incomparable to what we can find in restaurants or cook for ourselves. I cannot stress how delicious everything is. There has never been a time when we weren't blown away by her creations. The balance of flavor and spice is some of the most unique and delightful I have ever tasted. You can tell she's constantly learning new recipes and perfecting them for herself and her clients. Take a look at her Instagram! I'm always so intrigued by what she's up to. Her meals bring comfort and variety to our home. Not everyone in my family is vegan or has even tried vegan food before. Renee has proved time and time again that veganism is delicious. I'm thrilled we are one of her clients and grateful for every meal she makes. I would recommend her to anyone, 100%.

We had an excellent cooking class with Chef Brandon. The recipes we made were not only healthy but…read moreyummy. He has good recommendations for gluten free cooking too if interested. I started incorporating some of the cooking tips/spice combinations right away. Would highly recommend!!

This is a great bead store tucked away in a not so way to find space. When you come here, it's…read morebecause you're deliberately seeking it out. So. Many. Beads! They've got everything you need - beads, findings, design tutorials, etc. It's a surprisingly large store. And again, there's so many beads! We spent quite awhile looking at all of the different beads and making our selections. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The sale/clearance area had some great deals. And the prices overall weren't bad at all for the quality. If you're searching for some high-quality beads for making jewelry, this needs to be on your list as a place to shop.

Support this business!!! The women who work here are so sweet and this is my go to bead store…read more There's even a table where you can sort through glass beads. Which are very affordable!!